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DESCRIPTION OF THE POST
Grade : Research Analyst
Date of appointment : April, 2011
Deadline for receiving applications : March 10, 2011
Type of appointment : Full Time
Term of appointment : 6 months’ probation
Immediate supervisor : General Secretary/ Secretariat Manager

General purpose of the position:

To manage the role and operations of Research for the PFP, contributing to the development of intellectual materials to support PFP initiatives.
The Research Analyst will participate in a range of research initiatives and activities that focus on improving the dissemination of financial planning knowledge and literature. He or she will carry out research, prepare reports on financial planning topics, methodology, strategies etc and will be responsible for the dissemination of these reports to relevant stakeholders.
Specific Duties:
1. Research/ Report Writing
• Write, prepare and update reports of appropriate research results for public presentation through the PFP website, journals, seminars and conferences
• Contribute to writing papers for the PFP, summarizing research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals (of high international standing where possible); Contribute to other report writings as required.
• Maintain appropriate databases, keeping accurate written and computerized and filed records, ensuring that these records are stored in a secure place, to maintain their confidentiality and preservation.
• Make research initiatives and original contributions to the PFP research initiatives wherever possible, and contribute freely to the team’s research environment in a manner conducive to the success of the research initiative as a whole.
• Keep up to date with Financial Planning related matters and professional issues, in particular, with key developments and trends and how they relate and can be applied to the Nigerian markets.
• Source for and locate new information sources on Financial Planning, such as past publications/ journals on particular topics, academic centers, professional bodies and training institutes.
• Contribute to all aspects of the research process for PFP including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Work where required, with external consultants, institutions, professional bodies etc on all PFP research issues.
• Support and work with other team members to design, manage and maintain files and databases to support the research work.
• Coordinate the development of periodic newsletters, marketing proposals / presentation.
• Prepare and dispatch PFP correspondence.


2. General Administration

• Carry out data entry for the purpose of updating existing reports and development of new report.
• Provides general office support including typing photocopying, mailing, faxing, distributing letters, memos, and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Set up and coordinate meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, Board or other meetings.
• Undertake routine administration, such as cataloguing useful information for future reference.
• Attend to and follow up on queries from constituents or members of the public regarding PFP matters.
Minimum qualifications/ Personal qualities needed:
• University graduate.
• Minimum of five years professional level experience.
• Excellent spoken, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent use of MS Word, Power Point, Excel and relevant statistical packages to aid data gathering and analysis.
• Strong report writing, statistics, data analysis and technical skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good multitasking capabilities.
Additional comments: (based on duties)
• The officer must possess skills for establishing contact and harmonious working relations with the different levels of the internal administration of the Secretariat, colleagues and subordinates.
• He/she must demonstrate ability and the right qualities for maintaining dialogue and friendly and respectful relations with members of Council as well as individual and corporate members.
• He/she must be willing and able to travel outside the current head office of the Organisation on work assignments.
• He/she must be able to work outside the official working hours of the Secretariat if the job so demands.
NOTE: This job description outlines the nature and level of the tasks normally assigned to this post. It is not an exhaustive list. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to the effective running of the Organisation.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE:
Attractive and will improve based on job performance.
Documentation required:
Candidates must present the following documents for consideration:
1. Curriculum vitae.
2. University degree certificate.
3. Language certificates (not in first language).
4. Names of three referees and contact information.
Notes:
Applications must be sent to the Secretariat of the Personal Financial Planners Limited by Guarantee, to the attention of:
Chigozie Enwereuzo
The Secretariat Manager
Personal Financial Planners
10a, Anifowoshe Street
Off Adeola Odeku Street
Victoria Island
Lagos.

E-mail: [email protected]

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o Unsuitable applications will not be considered.